Believe the Hype: E3 is Coming

Panels 1 :: Friday -- 19:00

2 hours

Sponsored by GameTrailers.

Photography OK, but no video recording.

Suitable for All Ages

The biggest video game show in North America is right around the corner, and this year there's lots to get excited about as the latest offerings for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will certainly be on display. We'll go over the biggest games we expect to see at the show, including Super Smash Bros, Zelda Wii U, Final Fantasy XV, Kingdom Hearts 3, The Last Guardian, Persona 5, Resident Evil 7, and much more.

Crunchyroll Industry Panel

Panels 1 :: Saturday -- 15:00

1 hour

Sponsored by Crunchyroll.

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Suitable for All Ages

Crunchyroll is the leader in online streaming for Japanese entertainment, with anime, drama, and even manga. Come find out the latest news and updates, and participate in our trivia contest for a chance to win some exclusive Crunchyroll swag!

DMI: Working with Manga

Panels 3 :: Saturday -- 12:00

1 hour

Sponsored by Digital Manga Inc..

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

16+ (not recommended for those under 16)

Digital Manga, Inc. (DMI) is one of the industry's most innovative and unconventional companies. Join us to hear about the latest new and upcoming releases and learn how you can help be a part of the big picture.

Gaia Online Experience

Panels 1 :: Friday -- 17:00

2 hours

Sponsored by Gaia Interactive.

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Suitable for All Ages

Come meet Gaia's staff, and get a sneak peek at upcoming features while enjoying fun and random awesomeness. We've got some cool surprises and fantastic prizes up our sleeve, so come prepared for a good time. Stick around for the open-mic Q&A! Expect plenty of fun and some great prizes for all!

GameTrailers: 7.9 out of 10

Panels 1 :: Sunday -- 20:00

1 hour

Sponsored by GameTrailers.

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Suitable for All Ages

The GameTrailers staff will be on hand to discuss what it takes to cover the video game industry. Get the inside scoop on what goes into producing videos, tackling on-site coverage of industry events, and reviewing games. Plus, how do we survive in an age where everything's on YouTube?

Get Your Yaoi on with Yaoicon!

Panels 4 :: Saturday -- 20:00

1 hour

Sponsored by YaoiCon (Digital Manga Publishing).

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

18+ (audience must be 18 or over, ID will be checked)

YaoiCon has been delighting fans with its unique, risque, and fan-friendly atmosphere, and we can't wait to have you join us at our 2014 convention. Come chat with us at our panel - we'll speak as fans, we'll answer your questions about the con and hear your suggestions, and give away some goodies!

MangaGamer's VN/Releases Panel

Panels 3 :: Sunday -- 21:00

1 hour

Sponsored by MangaGamer.com.

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

18+ (audience must be 18 or over, ID will be checked)

An 18+ panel discussing bishoujo games, or visual novels. The games feature interaction with attractive girl characters and rich stories. We will show case the latest bishoujo game releases from MangaGamer.com!

Vanguard Princess + eigoMANGA

Panels 3 :: Friday -- 15:00

1 hour

Sponsored by eigoMANGA.

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Suitable for All Ages

Colleagues from eigoMANGA Vanguard Princess will showcase and discuss new developments and future plans for the game as well as showcase new releases of the company's productions. Fanime 2014 will be the first convention where we will publicly announce new productions for 2014 and 2015.

Vanguard Princess Demo Night

Panels 3 :: Sunday -- 19:00

1 hour

Sponsored by eigoMANGA.

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Suitable for All Ages

Vanguard Princess Indie Developer Teams from the Vanguard Princess Hackathon present their demos to the public as well as a panel of judges. These teams spent their time at Fanime to create improvements to the game. The best demos will win prizes.

Vanguard Princess Hackathon

Panels 3 :: Friday -- 16:00

1 hour

Sponsored by eigoMANGA.

Photography OK, but no video recording.

Suitable for All Ages

Fans of Vanguard Princess are invited to hack and develop content to improve the game. The emphasis is to develop a highly requested online multiplayer support for the game. At the kick-off get access to developer tools, form a team, then hack away throughout Fanime! The best demos will win prizes.

VIZ Media Panel

Panels 2 :: Friday -- 16:00

1 hour

Sponsored by VIZ Media.

No restrictions on video recording or photography.

Suitable for All Ages

Get the latest updates & exciting news from VIZ Media on your favorite manga and anime! Also get the scoop on new acquisitions and upcoming releases & projects from VIZ Manga, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP, Neon Alley & more!